Put all of the ingredients in the container and shake it until the contents are mixed. Then to use, dampen a soft cloth with some of the mixture and wipe down the cabinets. Dry them with a clean cloth.
What way is best to clean wood cabinets with grease buildup on them?
By Barbara from Taylorsville, MS
By SeptBlueMusic
03/27/2012
I just bought an older house and the wooden kitchen cabinets were filthy. I tried everything recommended but nothing worked. Then a friend of mine, who cleans college housing, told me to use amonia and hot water.
I bought a cheap jug of lemon ammonia at Wal-mart, mixed it strong with hot water, (wear a mask and gloves) and started wiping down cabinets and drawers. It was strong, but it worked and the wood looks beautiful. Hope this helps.
My kitchen cabinets are a natural wood finish and sometimes some stuff spills on to the cabinet doors. When I try to clean them with water they do not fully come clean. These surfaces have a wood polish and I do not want to rub them too hard. I clean them with a wet wipe but am afraid to scrub too hard as the surface does not look the same. Please advise.
Little Princess from Toronto
Our house has oak cabinets in the kitchen. It is not particle board. There is a strange smell like "old" wood if that makes sense, coming from all the cabinets. It doesn't smell like mildew and I've checked the flooring below and it's fine, no signs of water damage. Any ideas to clean this or get rid of the smell?
By Anna from WI
By wildmint
09/23/2010
I had the same problem and I sprinkled baking soda on the floor of the cabinets and left it there for a month or more. You can wipe it out and add more if you still notice the smell. After that treatment if you still have a smell, paint or varnish the interior of the cabinet.
My cabinets have stains, grit, and dirt build up over 30 years. How do I remove it without stripping the cabinets?
By Tammy
By fuzzytufts
10/10/2012
I use Murphy's oil soap on my cabinets but if that is too much work at this stage you might try paint thinner. Try it in a small out of the way spot then proceed from there. Happy cleaning!
What is best product for cleaning wood kitchen cabinets? They are 50 yrs old and never painted. They were sanded, stained honey oak, and lightly buffed with oil about 15 yrs ago.
By pearson777 from Riverside, CA
| I'm trying to clean the grease off my wooden kitchen cabinets, what can i use that won't harm the wood.
Joe from Pittsburgh | |
| Answers: | |
| RE: Cleaning Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets | 02/23/2006 |
| I clean houses on weekends and have found that 409 works really well. Old English makes a spray cleaner/polish for furniture and it will make the cabinets look new again! It's in a spray can like the other furniture polish, not an oil. | |
| By suzi_homemaker01 (Guest Post) | |
| RE: Cleaning Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets | 02/24/2006 |
| Orange Glo works well, They also have a wood restorer that is very simple to use for evey few months. | |
| By the Oracle | |
| RE: Cleaning Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets | 02/24/2006 |
| Full Strength Simple Green! I am a professional cleaner and I have tried them all. Simple Green is the best and least harmful to you and the environment. | |
| By Vicky (Guest Post) | |
| RE: Cleaning Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets | 02/25/2006 |
| Thank you for the idea of using goo gone, I have been cleaning for years and would not of thought of that I will now. | |
| By gabbiejanice | |
| RE: Cleaning Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets | 02/25/2006 |
| I will try the goo gone which I already have, but I'll test a small area. My cabinets are solid cherry, finished as furniture. I don't want to ruin that.
Jennifer
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| By ILuvDobes | |
Can anyone tell me how to get grease off wood cabinets and stainless steel? Also, how to clean hardwood kitchen flooring?
Shirleybell from Indian Trail, NC
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By Dacia in Iowa
How do you remove old hard grease splatters from kitchen cabinets. They are maple hardwood.
Thank you,
Debbie from South Amboy, NJ
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By Sue
I read all the suggestions and I thank you folks for taking the time to post them. Then I tried my own formula. I had tried the special sprays, bleach, lemon, vinegar and the degreasers, without much luck.
I have old badly painted white wooden cabinets that were caked with cooking grease/oils. I asked myself, "What do I have that cuts grease?" Well, my eyes landed on the Dawn on my sink. Well, that's what I use for my dishes so why not give it a try. So, I got some microfiber cloths, a scrubby sponge, and the Dawn.
I set up a basin of vinegar water to rinse with, because I knew it would cut the soap. I put some Dawn on the sponge full strength, worked it into a foam and applied, it doesn't run this way either. I used the back of the sponge to work the lather around, rubbing when needed.
I let it sit for a minute then I rinsed with a microfiber cloth with the vinegar water, rubbing when needed. Do a final rinse to clean the vinegar away. Worked better than anything that I have seen. It takes some time, but, no chemical fumes. I plan on washing down the cabinets at least once a week with a good cleaning once a month. Hopefully this will prevent that build up again. Hope this helps. (07/22/2008)
By joann2008
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By lisanc
My cabinets have a decorative bead surrounding the insert and the spray will get stuck in those grooves if I spray the wood directly. So I spray the cloth instead. I only work on cabinets were I can see the dirt well. As the light moves around my kitchen, I pick another one to clean. The cabinets below the counters take the most abuse and need cleaning more often than those above.
The microfiber cloth alone works well for a quick dusting. (11/15/2008)
By mwlowder
By Debbie P. LI
I have a vent hood and a kitchen full of wood cabinets and drawers that have polyurethane on them. The grease has accumulated over the years and I searched here for answers. I didn't have anything on hand that was suggested, but I did have a product that I buy at the Dollar Store that is called "Totally Awesome". It's super cheap and I use it on all sorts of things as a general cleaner. I thought what the heck and I sprayed it on and let it sit for about 2 minutes. I was amazed at how it performed. My wood looks so good. I am now going out to buy another bottle.
By DVK from Pasadena, TX
By IamDodo
How do you clean grease off of oak kitchen cabinets?
By steve123 from MD
By mrowe
By kffrmw88
In some cases I had to use the rough side of a non-scratch sponge, but light enough so as not to damage the finish. (09/19/2009)
By COflower
By alomagene
How do I get grease off old, stained wood kitchen cabinets?
I have greasy and sticky finger stains on wood cabinets.
What is the best product to use, when trying to clean kitchen cabinets (wood stained) with grease build up? I need something I can use without damaging stain finish or sealer on the cabinets.
What is the best thing to clean grease off of wood cupboards?
What is good for cleaning greasy wood cabinets?
How do you get the sticky substances off of the wood on the chair railing? On top of the cabinets I lay newspapers and just change when needed, but I can not do it with the chair railing.
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